| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Hot Sauce |
| Born | June 13, 1976 Fort Campbell, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Streetball |
| Team | Imperial Valley College (1999) AND1 Mixtape Tour (2000–04, 06–08) College Park Spyders (2009–2012) Court Kingz (2012–) |
| Turned pro | 2000 |
| Coached by | Bippy a.k.a Lava Sauce |
Philip Champion (born June 13, 1976 in Fort Campbell, KY and raised in Jacksonville, FL) also known as Hot Sauce, is an American former professional basketball player who has played on the Streetball AND1 Mixtape Tour from its creation in 2000.
In 2006, he made his film debut as a role as Jewelz in the movie Crossover alongside Anthony Mackie, Wesley Jonathan, & Wayne Brady. In 2018, the Atlanta Hawks offered a promotion in which fans had the opportunity to guard Champion 1 on 1 for 24 seconds to win prizes.[1][2]
Professional career
College Park Spyders (2009–2012)
In January 2009, it was announced that Champion had signed with the College Park Spyders of the present American Basketball Association.[3]
References
- ↑ Joseph, Andrew. "Trash-talking Hawks fan gets utterly embarrassed by AND1 Mixtape star Hot Sauce". For the Win. USA Today. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ↑ Wilborn, Nubyjas. "AND1 legend Hot Sauce dishes on breaking Hawks fans' ankles, favorite mixtape memories". Sporting News. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ↑ "College Park Spyders Add Excitement to the ABA Franchise by signing Phillip "Hot Sauce" Champion for the 2009-2010 Season". Press Release. College Park Spyders. January 26, 2009. Archived from the original on February 2, 2009.
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